Monthly Archives: August 2013

Sometimes home security can become forgotten about for homeowners and movers. There are many things distracting everyone during a move. The best thing to do is focus on the task at hand and watch out for unsavory characters. Moving your home or business is challenging, so don’t stress and read on for some tips to keep your move safe!

Keep an unpredictable schedule. You never know who your new neighbors will be. For a little while leave your home at different times and come back unexpectedly. Maybe even come home for lunch a couple days a week. If you keep a varied schedule the bad guys will never know when to break in and will move onto an easier target. Don’t be an easy target!

Has your home been lived in before? If so you should consider rekeying the locks. The previous owners might not be the kind of people that you want to have keys! Chances are that they were nice people, but don’t take the chance. Hire a locksmith to rekey all your external locks. If you have important rooms under lock and key inside your home consider rekeying those doors as well. You can never be too safe!

Best of all rekeying won’t break the bank and is a fast fix to a potential hazardous situation. You will also have fantastic working locks that don’t jam up and will work every time after being worked on! The benefits to rekeying out way the cost by quite a lot for a new homeowner. Don’t forget to rekey your shed, cellar, and garage as well.

Crimes happen more often to people who present themselves as victims. After or while you are moving go ahead and introduce yourself to the new neighbors and people around the neighborhood. Make eye contact and present yourself as a strong individual. You will lessen the security threat and make new friends too!

Create a safe environment for your new home and hire a locksmith to rekey!